CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees RAISE YOUR VOICE On accounts for the year ended 31 OCTOBER 2024 Charity no (if any) 1191932 Set out on pages 1T08 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity lllhe Trust") for the year ended 3111012024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charily's truslees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Act") I report in respect of my examination of ihe Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Ad. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner'8 ststement come lo my attention In connection with the examination vthich gives me cause to believe that in. any material fespecl. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charrties Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or Ihe accounts did not mmply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Chanties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounls give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter onsidered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: KEVIN JAMES HALL Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): FCCA- CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT Address: PARK GATE 161-163 PRESTON ROAD. BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX. BN1 6AF
RAISE YOUR VOICE CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. 1191932 (England and Waiesl TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 The Irusiees present their report arbd accoun1$ for the year end¢4 31 October 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accorda¢ with the Sth*m¢ni of Recommended PTaCtir¢.' A¢¢ouniin8 and Reporting by Charities preparin8 their accounts in accordancc with the Fin8n¢ial Rwrtin8 stsndard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of Ir¢land IFRS 1021 and with the Chariiies Act 2011. Objectives and o¢1iwiiies The Tru51's objccts are primorily provide supwyrt and relicf. through regular $in8in8 session5, for people living with dernentia in Ihe Sussex area and their caTeT5. The charity providc5 fortnibyh¢l)' ¢Teaiivel$ingiDg s¢5sion5 in two separaie venues. apprnximalely twcnty limes per year for each venue. The average participation is 5ixle¢n people wilh demeniia and their ¢arer. There is no ehargc 10 ihe p8rti¢ipanis. The 5e55tons are each led by iwo professional musicians with expert in workin8 wilh ppIc who have dementi&. Public benefit The trustee5 have pAid due regard Buidan¢¢ issued by the Charity Commission in de¢idin8 whai adivities Ihe Trust should und¢rtake. A¢hi¢vemenis and perfoThnance RYV Se%sions m¢¢1 many needs-. Redu¢e isolation for both people wilh demeniia and their careT5. Siimulaie a¢tive participation in creaiive and sin8in8 aclivilie$. En•bl¢ carer5 to en8a8e in a joyful a¢iivity wilh their person with dementia on a regular b&sis which helps maintain good rclalLonships by providbng a focu$ and siw¢tUTe 108ether with providing rc5pilc in whi¢h trN)th parties are bclive parni¢ipants. Enables carers io meet one a[ther and share expcricn¢6build supportiv¢ r¢la¢ionships. Sustain carin¥ r¢lalivnships which mi8hi othcrwise fequire prof¢$sional healtSocIal care 5UPPOrt. Financial review Al thc ¢nd of the year Raise Your Voice had an ex¢es5 of income over expendiiure of £26.070 of which £11.978 arise on iiresiricied fund5 and £14,092 on restriaed fund5. Surplus fund5 broughi forwa¥d from ihe previous year have been used solely for the main aciiviiies of thc chthiity. The funds retained boih unr¢siricied and re51ri¢ied ar¢ bein¥ used io suppvrt expenditure of Raise Your Voice wilh its prin¢ipal aeiiviiies. SuTpIu5 funds have been placed on deposit. the chariry ha5 no fornial invesimeiiis. Th¢ reserves held at 31 Ociober 2024 amouni to £39.375 allocat as to untestricied fund5 £25,283 8nd re51ricled fund5 £14,092. R¢5erv¢5 poIi¢y Th¢ w>licy for re5eTVCS includes a reviewofthe natureof in¢om¢ and ¢xpenditure strtwns dthe naiureof any rc5¢rves. slfI£lent r¢s¢rv¢5 are retained for ihe charity's commitments for Ihe ncxt two y¢2. As the charity 15 reliant on grants and donations it is unable ¢0 cuuenily initiaie an investment policy. Principal funding 5ourres Tlie principal fundin¥ sources are from grant making Ix>dies. fund rai5iThg ¢venis and donation5. In th¢ year under review the harity T¢ceived a grant from the N'ational Lottery £19.258 lo cov¢1 on-8oin8 session costs for 2 years as well a5 a 8rani from th¢ Arts Couneil, £21,246 in singing and son8Writing workshops to ¢ale a CD and to hove its creation PTof¢5sionally fjlmed.
RAISE YOUR VOICE CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. 1191932 (England and Wales) TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Th¢ Irusiees lake the view ihat the current a¢tiviti¢s tsf the Chariry ar¢ very much in line with its obje¢iJ. Investment poli As Raise Your Voice has no forn1 invesiments it h&s no investment poli. The fvDds of the Trust are currently held in in HSBC ¢urreni and deposit account. Major risks The trusi¢es h4ve SesSed the major risks to which the ThIM is exsed. and are satisfied thai sy51ems are in plaee to miii¥aie exposure io the major risks. The major risk beithg the ability ty stture future ¥rant funding. Slruciure. governan¢e And mat)&Bemeni The Trust was e$iabli$hed by a Foundation C.l.O Cort$tiiuiion. The Iruste¢s who Served during the yeAr and up th¢ date of si8naiure of the finan¢i81 slatemenls were: Lesley Dunford Charloltc Wallis Andrew Syn)ond$ Roger H Clow Recruiimenl and apwinimeni ofiNsi¢es Wh¢n a tru51ee cease5 to Kt the remaining tnjsttts will. if considered necessary the goveman¢e of the Trust, appoini a replacemen¢. No oih¢r bodies are entiiled app)ini twsttts. New apF¥)inim¢nts 8r¢ made by di5CUS5ion$ omongsl ihe ¢ru51ecs re8ard>nB possible candidaies. Oryani5ational 51ructu Th¢ iru$iees have complied with their duty in Section 1715) of the 2011 Charitie5 Ad to have due regard 8uidAnce published by lh¢ Charity CommissioTh. The tru5tce RogeT 11 Clow adminislers the financial a¢iivitiesofthe trust. Nodecision$of ihecharity are del¢8aied. The remaining injslees review the a¢iiviiies of the trust 31 trust¢¢5 mttiings. The tru51ecs rcport was appm¢d by ihe Board ofTrusiees. RHCIOW TrustLY 2710812025
RAISE YOUR VOICE. CHARITY NUMBER.. 1191932 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD I NOVEM8ER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL A1VITIEs UNESTrKT£D RESTRICTED TOTAI SUNOS WNOS FUPID5 UNOS FUFIDS FVNDS 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES fjrants Donations Fund Rai5in# Bank Interest TOTAL 24,258.00 21,246.00 45.504.C¢) 5,095.19 0.00 5,095.19 1,456.80 0.00 1,456.80 63.12 63.12 30.873 IJ 2J.246.00 52.119 11 3.136.00 5.678.99 3,136. 5,678.99 8.814.99 0.00 8.814.99 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable A£tlvltles Other Costs.. 14.260.68 7,093.94 21,354.62 13,988.64 13,988.64 311.66 205. 1.104.86 2,880. 311.66 205. 60.00 1.164.86 0.00 2.880. 228.08 325.00 1.035.48 228.08 325.00 1,035.48 Web hosiin& desi8n and updatlne Admlnlstration cost5 Fundralsing fees Materlals & Equlpment.. Dlsplay Board Bank charles M15celLinous.' East Sussex County Councll 256.38 72.65 70.21 60.00 93.20 4.634.17 60.00 4.694.17 2,008.35 18.894 85 7.IS3.94 26,048.79 15.996.99 256.38 70.21 93.20 2,008.35 15,996.99 72.65 0.00 TOTAL NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITVREI FOR YEAR TOTAL FUNDS 6ROUGHT FORWARD TOTAL FVNOS CARRIEO FORWARO 11,978.26 J4.092.06 26M70.32 17.182.001 13.304.42 0.00 13.304.42 20.486.42 25.282.68 14,092.06 39.374.74 13,304.42 0.00 17,192.001 0.00 20,486.42 0.00 13,304.42
RAISE YOUR VOICE, CHARITY NUM8ER.. 1191932 BALANCE SHEET- 31 OCT08ER 2024 U14RESTWEO HW*ICTtD 10T UNPESTRrrED RESTRED TOTAL FVNOS FUMDS FUMDS UNOS FUPIOS FUND5 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 CURRENT ASSErs Oebtors & Prepayments Cash at Bènk- Current Cash at Bank- Derxjsit TOTAL ASSETS 64.50 342.(K) 406.50 0.00 2.687.06 O.CO 2,687.06 15.673.12 22,701.92 17.407.20 40.109.12 0.00 25,453.48 17,749.20 43.202.68 15,673.12 O.W 15,673.12 0.00 15.673.12 CREDITORS.. Amounts fallin8 due wSthin one yeai Creditors TOTAL LIABILITIES 170 80 3,657.14 3.827 94 170.80 3,657.14 3.827.94 2.368.70 2.368.70 0.00 2,368.70 0.00 2.368.70 TOTAL A55ETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 25,282.68 14.092.06 39.374.74 13,304.42 0.00 13,304.42 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY RestrScted Income Funds Unrestricted Funds Reserves 31 October 2024 carried forward 0.00 14.092.06 14,092.06 35.282 68 O CQ 25.282 68 13,304.42 25.282.68 14,092.06 39.374.74 13,304.42 0.00 0.00 13.304.42 0.00 13.304.42 APPROVED.. RH CLOW-TRUSTEE &TREAWRER 27108D025
RAISE YOUR VOICE, CHARITYNUMBER: 1191932 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER2024 l Aceountlng Pollcles Charity informalion Raise Your Voice is an unincorporated bo¢Jy governed by a trust deed. The principal address is l Roussillon Cottages. Cinder Hill. North Chailey. Lewes. BN8 4HP 1.1 Accountlng Conventlon The financial statements have been piepared in accordance with the Charity's deed, the Charities Act 2011 and" Accounling and Reporting tsy Charities.. Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparineiheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting StandaTd applicable in the UK an(J Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accounting periods commencing from l January 20161. The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity a5 define(J bt FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for Charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin I not to prpeare a Statement of Cash Flows. The linacial stalements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and lair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 ratherthan the version of Ihe Statement of Recommended Practice which is feferred to irk Ihe Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. The linacial statements ale prepared in sterlin, which is the functional currency ol the Charity- The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted a set out below. 1.2 Golngconcern At the time ol approvingthe financial statements. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the lorseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparingthe financial statements. 1.3 Charltable Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are available for use in accordance with the tems ofthe specific grant received. 1.4 Income Income Is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met. the amounts can be measured reliably and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recogni5ed on receipt. (Mher donations are recognise(J once the charity ha5 been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to ¢Jonations received under Gift Aitj or dees of covenant is recognised when received.
RAISE YOURVOICE, CHARITY NUMBER: 1191932 NOTESTOTHE FINANCIALSTATEMENTSlcont'd) FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER2024 1.4 Icontl LeEacies are recoEnised on receipt otherwise if the charity has been notifie(J of an impending distribution. the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known the legacy is treateo as a contingent asset. 1.5 Expenditure Resources expended are included in the Statement of FinancialActivitie5 on an accruals basis, inclusive of VAT. 1.6 Cash and Cash Equlvalenls Cash and Cash Equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short term liquid investments with original maturities ol three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdraft5 are shown with borrowngs in current Baslc Flnanclal Assets Basic financial assets. which include debtors an(1 cash an(J bank balances. are initially measured at a transaction price includinE transaction cost5 and are subsequently carried at amortised cost usingthe effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financialtransaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of future receipts di5counte(J at a market rate of interest. Financial assets cia55ilied as receivable within one year are not amortised. Baslc Flnanclal Llabllltles Basic Financial Liabilities. including creditors and bank loan5 ale initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction , where the debl instrurnent is measure(J at the present value ol the future payments discounte(J at a market rate ol interest. Finacila liabilities classified as payable within one year afe not amortise(J. Debt inslruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate metho(l. Trade creditofs are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary COUTse of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as currennlliabilities if payment is due wthin one year or less. If not. they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors aTe recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
RAISE YOURVOICE. CHARITYNUMBER: 1191932 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icont'dl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Derecognltlon of flnanclal Ilabllllles Financial liabilities are derecogn15ed when the Charity's contractual obligation5 expire or are dischargeo or cancelled. 1.7 Employee Beneflts The c05t of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which Ihe employee's services are received. Termination benellts afe recognised immediately as an expense when the charity Is demonstrably committed to temlnate the employment of an employee Of to provlde termlnatlon beneliis, 1.8 Unrestrlcted general resebve lund The policy lor reserves includes a rewew of Ihe nature ol income and expenditure streams and the nature ol the reserves. 2 Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and ludgernenls In ihe applicaiion ol ihe charity's accounting policles. the trustees are required to make judgement5, estimates and assumptions about the carrylng amount ol assels an(J liabllltles that are not readily apparent from other sources. The eslimates and assoclated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevani. Actual result5 may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing tsasls. Revisions to accounlinR estimates are Tecognise(i in the perlod In which the estimate is revised where the revlsion attects only that perlod. or in the perlod ot the revlslon and future perlods where the rewsion affects both current and fulure periods. 3 Income from Investmenis 2024 2023 Interest recelvable 63.12 4 Trustees None ol the trusiees {or any person connected wlth them) personally received any remuneratlon durlnE the year. 5 Émployees The average monthly number of employee5 during the yearwas.. 2024 Number 2023 Number
RAISE YOURVOICE, CHARITYNUMBER: 1191932 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {cont'dl FOR THEYEAR ENDED 310CTOBER 2024 6 Taxallon The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all income is applied for charitable purposes. 7 Unrestrlcted Funds The unre5tricled funds of Ihe charity comprise the unexpende(J balances of donations and grants which are not subject io specific conoitions by donors an grantors as to how they may be used. Atl Incoming Resources November Resources Expended 2023 At31 Octof)er 2024 Unresiricled Funds 13,304.42 30,873.11 18,894.85 25,282.68 Atl Incoming Resources November Resources Expended 2022 At31 October 2023 Unreslricled Funds 20.486.42 8,814.99 15,996.99 13,304.42 8 Restrlcted Funds The restricted lund5 Otthe charity comprise ihe unexpended balances ol grants which are subject to specific conditions ty donors and grantors as to how they may be used. Atl Incoming Resources Novembei Resources Expen(Jed 2023 A131 Ociober 2024 Restricted Funds 21.246.00 7,153.94 14.092.06 9 Related Party Transa¢tlon Donations Irom Trustees= DurinE Ihe year R H Clow. a Trustee. donated £684.00 to Ralse Your Voice.